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About Gravesend
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.There is plenty here for visitors to see including a statue in St.George's churchyard marking the death in 1617 of Pocahontas, a Red Indian Princess.
Buildings include Milton Chantry which in turn has been the chapel of a Medieval leper hospital, barracks, tavern and arts centre. The building was originally founded in 1155, it was later re-founded in 1321 and finally became a chantry in 1524. It has a fascinating history and following its purchase by Gravesend Council was prepared for use as a gas decontamination centre during World War II in the event of gas war-fare.
New Tavern fort was built in the 1780's as a defence against French naval attack. This is an attractive visitor centre where you can step back in time and through a series of underground tunnels experience what life was like in war-time Gravesend.
The town forms part of the Saxon Shore Way and the old Weald Way.
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The Clarendon Royal Hotel
Gravesend, Kent, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Offering a restaurant and free WiFi access, The Clarendon Royal Hotel is located in the town of Gravesend, on the south bank of the River Thames. The hotel is just 13 minutes' drive from Bluewater, th...
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Old Prince of Orange
Gravesend, Kent, England (0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Featuring free WiFi and a children's playground, Old Prince of Orange offers pet-friendly accommodation in Gravesend. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The ...
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Jessamine House
Gravesend, Kent, England (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction W)
Situated in Gravesend, the Jessamine House has easy access to the A2 and M25 motorway. With free Wi-Fi and free private parking, this Victorian house is just over 1 mile from Ebbsfleet International R...
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Granby Hotel
Gravesend, Kent, England (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction W)
Located a 5-minute drive from Ebbsfleet International, Granby Hotel offers accommodation an accessible distance from the Eurostar terminal. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide ...
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Hopewell self-catering
Gravesend, Kent, England (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)
Located in the peaceful Kent countryside but with easy access to Central London, Hopewell is a self-catering apartment. Free parking is possible on site, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout....
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The Darnley Arms
Gravesend, Kent, England (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S)
A 10-minute drive from Gravesend, The Darnley Arms offers comfortable rooms alongside a bar and restaurant. This north Kent inn provides free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has a TV, iPod dock...
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The Old Stable Yard
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Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, The Old Stable Yard offers accommodation in Dartford, 3.3 km from Bluewater. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV...
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Nearby travel help
| Gravesend Station | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Tilbury Town Station | (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW) |
| M2 Junction 1 | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE) |
| M25 Junction 31 | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW) |
| London City Airport | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W) |
| Gravesend to London | (22.0 miles, 35.3 km, direction W) |
| London Stansted Airport | (31.0 miles, 49.9 km, direction N) |
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